What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Practitioner position at Arrowhead House East?
Arrowhead House East Intensive Residential Treatment
Mental Health Practitioner
Job Title: Mental Health Practitioner
POSITION SUMMARY:
Arrowhead House East IRTS is looking for a full time Mental Health Practitioner, with a preference for someone with knowledge of co-occurring disorders. This person would be responsible for working, under the supervision of a Mental Health Professional, to provide treatment to individuals who have been diagnosed with a serious and persistent mental illness and co-occurring disorders. Candidates should have experience assessing overall functioning and have knowledge of recovery strategies to address both mental health and substance use concerns.
Key Duties
- Work with Mental Health Professional to engage clients in treatment
- Complete assessments
- Engage clients in treatment planning
- Prepare for discharge
Mental Health Practitioner’s work under the direction of a mental health professional and must meet the following:
- Successful completion of MN Background Study
- Is at least 18 years of age
- Has a high school diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver’s license
- Computer literate
- Mental Health Practitioner as defined in MN DHS Statute 245I.04, subd. 4
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge and experience working with adults with SPMI diagnoses and co-occurring disorders on recovery practices.
- Knowledge and ability to conduct groups on co-occurring disorders and Illness Managment Recovery.
- Knowledge and experience in creating person-centered treatment plans and assessing/documenting a client's functionality on mental health symptoms, services, use of drugs/alcohol, vocational, educational, social, interpersonal relationships, self-care/independent living capacity, medical, dental, financial, housing and transportation.
- Bachelor's of Social Work degree or working towards degree and qualifying work experience of 2,000 hours as defined in MN DHS Statute 245I.04, subd. 4, (b)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to pass a MN DHS Net Study - background study?
Education:
- Associate (Required)
Experience:
- Behavioral health: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $26